Accessible Sidewalks Video Series
The Access Board developed a four-part video to illustrate access issues and considerations with accessible sidewalks. The DVD version is no longer available, but the following links provide digital versions.
Program 1: Pedestrians Who Use Wheelchairs
Program 2: Pedestrians Who Have Ambulatory Impairments
Program 3: Pedestrians Who Have Low Vision
Program 4: Pedestrians Who Are Blind
Further Information
Further guidance on accessible public rights-of-way is available from the Access Board at 1-202-272-0080 (voice/TTY) or row@access-board.gov.
Related Board Resources
- Proposed Guidelines for Public Rights-of-Ways (2013)
- Visual Detection of Detectable Warning Materials by Pedestrians with Visual Impairments (Board funded research)
Other Resources
- Department of Transportation www.fta.dot.gov 1-888-446-4511 (voice/relay)
- FHWA memorandum on compliance with detectable warning requirements (May 2002)
- Department of Justice www.ada.gov 1-800-514-0301 (voice), 1-800-514-0383 (TTY)
- Accessible Design for the Blind www.accessforblind.org 1-978-838-2307
